LOS ANGELES (AP) — Children who love to dance, act or play sports have summer camps specialized just for them. But many parents don't realize that kids who are passionate about pets can have the same immersive experience.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Children who love to dance, act or play sports have summer camps specialized just for them. But many parents don't realize that kids who are passionate about pets can have the same immersive experience.

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — These aren't your typical kittens.A family in the Gaza Strip city of Rafah has bought two lion cubs from a local zoo, keeping these unusual pets in their home.The 21/2 month-old cubs now play with Saed Eldin al-Jamal's grandchildren at his home and already eat about half a kilogram (1 pound) of meat a day.

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — These aren't your typical kittens.A family in the Gaza Strip city of Rafah has bought two lion cubs from a local zoo, keeping these unusual pets in their home.The 21/2 month-old cubs now play with Saed Eldin al-Jamal's grandchildren at his home and already eat about half a kilogram (1 pound) of meat a day.

Puppies who will be learning to be the eyes for the blind will be visiting Centenary College every Tuesday during lunch for the rest of the semester.The Seeing Eye's Morris County 4-H Puppy Tails Club will bring six puppies on campus to greet students before they enter the dining hall every week.

Puppies who will be learning to be the eyes for the blind will be visiting Centenary College every Tuesday during lunch for the rest of the semester.The Seeing Eye's Morris County 4-H Puppy Tails Club will bring six puppies on campus to greet students before they enter the dining hall every week.

To raise awareness and funds to prevent pet overpopulation, Eleventh Hour Rescue will host its third annual “Spay-ghetti Dinner” at the Lake Hopatcong Elks Lodge on Sunday, April 19.The event will have three seatings: 1:30-3 p.m.; 3:30-5 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.Proceeds from this event will help cover the costs of neutering thousands of animals Eleventh Hour Rescue has under its care each year.Advance tickets at $15 per adult and $10 for children under 12 include unlimited salad,...

To raise awareness and funds to prevent pet overpopulation, Eleventh Hour Rescue will host its third annual “Spay-ghetti Dinner” at the Lake Hopatcong Elks Lodge on Sunday, April 19.The event will have three seatings: 1:30-3 p.m.; 3:30-5 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.Proceeds from this event will help cover the costs of neutering thousands of animals Eleventh Hour Rescue has under its care each year.Advance tickets at $15 per adult and $10 for children under 12 include unlimited salad,...

Dogs and cats can't brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.“Brushing is the gold standard for good oral hygiene at home. It is very effective, but some dogs and more cats don't appreciate having something in their mouth,” said Dr. Colin Harvey, a professor of surgery and dentistry in the Department of Clinical Studies for the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dogs and cats can't brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.“Brushing is the gold standard for good oral hygiene at home. It is very effective, but some dogs and more cats don't appreciate having something in their mouth,” said Dr. Colin Harvey, a professor of surgery and dentistry in the Department of Clinical Studies for the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine.

Q: Boomer, my Boston terrier, passed away two years ago in December. Is it okay to still miss him? I’ve lost pets before but I seem to have strong feelings for this one.

A: Boomer says of course you miss me, I’m not the dog, I’m your son!

Boomer says that you’re a great mom. You did everything you could to save his life.

He told me that he is happy now in heaven. He says to tell you that he is with grandma and grandpa too.

Lastly, he told me that he’s glad that you think of him often and he sends lots of love to you too!

As an afterthought, Boomer wants to know if you’ll send more questions about him. When you do, it would be great if you would send a nice photo of him too.

After all, he says, I’m GORGEOUS!

And some of your other pets who have passed would like to know if you have any questions about them as well. They all send their love!

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Pet Communicator Shira will address your questions through your pets — both living and deceased. Questions and photos can be submitted at njherald.com/askshira. Questions should include the name and description of the pet. This column is for entertainment purposes only.

Shira will address your questions through your pets — both living and deceased.

Questions and photos can be submitted here Questions should include name and description of the pet.